Grilled Bruschetta with Fire Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic
Author: Changing Seasonings
Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
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Serves: 18-20 toasts
- 1 package Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
- 1 8oz pkg Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 loaf Crusty Italian Bread cut in ½ in slices (our local grocery store sells bags of "day old" bread already sliced)
- 1 head of Garlic (leave one clove whole to rub bread* and slice the others)
- Olive Oil
- Fresh Parsley (optional)
- 6-8 leaves Fresh Basil
- Coarse ground Sea Salt and Black Pepper
- Mesh grill roasting pan
- Wash tomatoes and slice in half
- Peel garlic and slice thin
- Roll basil leaves and slice thin
- Place the tomatoes, garlic slices, parsley and ½ of the basil in a bowl
- Drizzle with olive oil. Salt and pepper. Toss together
- Preheat grill and grill pan
- Rub bread with garlic clove. Drizzle olive oil on both sides
- Reduce the grill to medium-low
- Lay the bread directly on the grill rack to toast
- Pour the tomato mixture on the grill pan. Gently toss as the bread toasts
- Check frequently to be sure not to burn the toasts
- Move the pieces around the grill and flip over as necessary
- When the tomatoes start to "burst" and the garlic is lightly browned, remove from the grill and put back into the bowl
- Be cautious not to overcook the garlic as it can become bitter
- Remove the toast when a deep golden brown on both sides
- Allow the tomato mixture to cool slightly before adding cheese
- Cut the fresh Mozzarella into small pieces (about half the size of the tomatoes)
- Add the cheese, the remainder of the basil and another generous drizzle of olive oil to the bowl and gently toss
- Spoon onto the toasts
- Garnish the serving plate with whole basil leaves
Recipe by Changing Seasonings at https://www.changingseasonings.com/2012/06/grilled-bruschetta-with-fire-roasted-tomatoes-and-garlic/
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